Endowment
Elyria Catholic Educational Endowment Foundation...
Investing in the future of Elyria Catholic High School since 1981.
What is the Endowment Foundation?
The Endowment Foundation is a trust fund that is administered by a board of fifteen individuals. Three of these individuals are appointed as a result of their office and include the Superintendent of Schools of the Diocese of Cleveland, the Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Schools of the Diocese of Cleveland and the President/Principal of Elyria Catholic High School. The remaining twelve members serve staggered terms of two, three and four years. The Board member must be a graduate of Elyria Catholic High School, have had a child attend ECHS, or have exhibited a sustained interest in ECHS. All board members serve without compensation.
How is the money for the Endowment to be raised?
How the funds are raised is left to the ingenuity and creativity of the board members. The board may provide funding for the trust by whatever means possible, yet in keeping with the purpose for which the trust was initially established.
How often is money from the Endowment distributed to the school?
Funds from the Endowment are distributed to the school annually.
What is the money from the Endowment spent for?
Three priorities were set forth for expending amounts from the Endowment. These priorities are:
To augment the payment of operational expenses of Elyria Catholic High School
For scholarships for current and prospective students of Elyria Catholic High School.
For capital improvements to the real and personal property of Elyria Catholic High School.
No withdrawal of either principle or interest may be made from the fund without a three/fourths majority of the fifteen members of the board.
How can I make a contribution to the Endowment?
Tax-deductible contributions may be made though the Development Office at Elyria Catholic High School. When making your donation, please ask that it be added to the Educational Endowment Foundation.
Elyria Catholic Educational Endowment Foundation Board, 2008-2009
Ms. Margaret Lyons
Superintendent
Mr. Wayne Uehlein
Asst. Superintendent
Mr. Andrew Krakowiak
President/Principal
Mr. Dave McCoy '92
Endowment President
Mr. Bob Dlugosz
Vice President
Mr. Kelly Flowers '76
Secretary
Mr. Jim Levis
Treasurer
Mr. Dan Metelsky
Mr. Timothy Flowers '74
Mr. Pitt Gorkse '76
Ms. Paula Kuhn '78
Mr. Paul Yeager '85
Scholarships
Al Charnes Scholarship Fund
The Al Charnes Scholarship fund was established in 2006 by Helen Charnes-Schaefer and her son David Charnes '65. This is a college scholarship awarded annually to a graduating senior. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of athletic and academic achievement, and personal character and conduct.
Contributions to the Al Charnes Scholarship Fund may be made through the Development Office or through the website under the "Donate to ECHS" link.
Gandolfo Family Scholarship
The Gandolfo Family Scholarship Fund was established at Elyria Catholic in 2005 in loving memory of Robert T. Gandolfo, father of Barbara '88, Michael '91 and Robert '85.
Contributions to the Gandolfo Family Scholarship may be made through the Development Office or through the website under the "Donate to ECHS" link.
Mary Garton Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the Garton family to honor the memory of their daughter/sister, Mary Garton, a former English teacher at Elyria Catholic High School. Although Miss Garton passed away in 1994, this scholarship has kept her memory alive in the halls of Elyria Catholic High School. Each year, 2 incoming freshmen are eligible for a scholarship of $500 to be applied to his/her freshman year’s tuition.
Contributions to the Mary Garton Scholarship may be made through the Development Office or through the website under the "Donate to ECHS" link.
Denise Ratusz-Gorske Endowed Scholarship
Denise Ratusz Gorske ’77 was a very active member of Elyria Catholic High School. Denise was a member of National Honor Society, a cheerleader, a member of Student Senate, and held the lead role in many drama and musical productions. She was a teacher at St. Peter School in North Ridgeville.
Her husband, John “Pitt” Gorske ’76, daughter Jacquelyn ’05, and son Cole ’12, lost Denise after a long battle with breast cancer. It is the family’s hope the this endowed scholarship will assist an incoming freshman achieve many goals that, like Denise, will make them a valuable member of the Elyria Catholic family.
Contributions to the Denise Ratusz-Gorske Scholarship may be made through the Development Office or through the website under the "Donate to ECHS" link.
Scott Holland '02 Scholarship
The Scott Holland Scholarship fund was established in 2006 in loving memory of Scott Holland '02 who was killed in a plane crash at the age of 22. Scott is the son of Jeanne and Randy Holland '70 , and the brother of Patrick Holland '05. The scholarship, once fully funded, will be awarded annually to an Elyria Catholic Student that demonstrates Scott's values and character.
Contributions to the Scott Holland Scholarship may be made through the Development Office or through the website under the "Donate to ECHS" link.
Dr. James L. Kolopus Scholarship
The Dr. James L. Kolopus Scholarship was established in 1972 to honor the memory of this outstanding 1956 graduate who died at the age of 33. Dr Kolopus was a nuclear physicist who was the principal investigator of materials brought back from the Apollo Moon Mission. The Kolopus Scholarship is a college scholarship that is awarded annually to a graduating senior.
Contributions to the Dr. James L. Kolopus Scholarship may be made through the Development Office or through the website under the "Donate to ECHS" link.
Dr. John McCoy Endowed Scholarship
Dr. John McCoy, together with his wife, Mary Ann, sent their eight children to Elyria Catholic High School – Steve ’72, Sue ’73, Barb ’74, Amy ’76, Brian ’78, Julie ’79, Sheila ’81, and David ’92. The McCoy family , in memory of their husband and father, has established the endowed scholarship, which is awarded to a current EC freshman, who is actively involved in their school and community and has achieved a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Contributions to the Dr. John McCoy Endowed Scholarship may be made through the Development Office or through the website under the "Donate to ECHS" link.
Dr. Robert McFarland Endowed Scholarship
Dr. Robert McFarland sent his children to Elyria Catholic and was the team doctor for the Panther football team for many years. This scholarship was only recently fully endowed. Contact the Main Office or the Development Office for an application to apply.
Contributions to the Dr. Robert McFarland Endowed Scholarship may be made through the Development Office or through the website under the "Donate to ECHS" link.
Earl and Helen Mahl Endowed Scholarship
The Mahl Scholarship was established in 2006 by the Mahl's eight children for their parent's 66th wedding anniversary. Elyria Catholic High School was an important part of the lives of the Mahl children, seven of the eight graduated from EC- Tom '61, Patty '65, Jerry EHS '67, Ken '71, Ted '74, Tim '74, Larry '78 and Pam '80. Simply having their children graduate from EC was hardly enough for Earl. He is well known and readily recognized by all faithful Bingo players as the regular caller at Thursday Night Bingo games, a role he has filled for more years than we were able to determine.
The scholarship is fully funded and is available for any current or potential EC student. Awards will be based primarily on financial need as determined by the PSAS application, extra curricular activities, and the completion of an application.
Contributions to the Earl and Helen Mahl Scholarship may be made through the Development Office or through the website under the "Donate to ECHS" link.
Naughton-Basinski Faculty Fund
The Naughton-Basinski Endowed Faculty Enrichment Fund was established by the Honorable Judge David Basinski and his wife, Ellen Naughton Basinski '57. The Basinski's five children are also EC graduates: David Jr. '82, Daniel '83, Matthew '85, Benjamin '89 and Michael '92. Contributions to this fund are utilized for faculty enrichment seminars and workshops or for instructional materials to be used by teachers. In this way, they are able to help many students.
Contributions to the Naughton-Basinski Faculty Fund may be made through the Development Office or through the website under the "Donate to ECHS" link.
Lou Rotunda Scholarship
Mr. Lou Rotunda is a man whose service and dedication to Elyria Catholic High School over a span of fifty some years earned for him the moniker, "Mr. EC." Most of his adult life found him immersed in the lives of the students he loved through his role as teacher, coach and friend. Mr. Rotunda is the most perfect example of the vibrant life of the Elyria Catholic Mission built upon the pillars of Excellence, Compassion, Faith, Tradition and Community. He is and forever will be a living spirit of the legacy of "Loyalty that never dies." This scholarship was funded and will continue to grow from the generous gifts of the many alumni whose lives he has touched.
Contributions to the Lou Rotunda Endowed Scholarship may be made through the Development Office or through the website under the "Donate to ECHS" link.
The Gift of an Endowed Scholarship
The naming of an endowed scholarship is one of the most priceless gifts a family can offer a loved one while assisting a student seeking a quality Catholic education. Please contact the Office of Development and Alumni if you would like to receive more information on how you or your family can name an endowed scholarship and contribute to the future success of Elyria Catholic High School.
For scholarship applications for any of the endowed scholarships, please contact the Main Office at 440-365-1821 ext. 11.